Akeno Sushi Bar and Thai
Akeno Sushi Bar and Thai
Fried Shrimp Shumai
Fried bean curd served with sweet&sour sauce and crushed peanut
Fried chicken gyoza served with mild ponzu sauce
Silken Fried Tofu and Dashi daikon saucetopped bonito flake and scallion
Fried octopus balls / bonito flakes / mayo / takoyaki sauce
Mixed green salad Tomato and Cucumber served with sesame ginger dressing
4 pcs chef's selection nigiri / 3 pcs of classic roll / salad / small dish and miso soup
5 pcs chef's selection sashimi / 3 pcs of classic roll / salad / small dish and miso soup
Pick 2 choices of (Tuna/Salmon/Yellowtail/shrimp) crunchy spicy roll served with salad, small dish and miso soup
Grilled salmon teriyaki sauce, steamed carrot and broccoli, 3 pcs of classic roll / salad / small dish and miso soup
Grilled chicken teriyaki sauce, steamed carrot and broccoli, 3 pcs of classic roll / salad / small dish and miso soup
Panko fried pork cutlet tonkatsu sauce and yellow mustard, 3 pcs of classic roll / salad / small dish and miso soup
Minced chicken basil sauce bell pepper and broccoli, 3 pcs of classic roll / salad / small dish and miso soup
5 pcs chef's selection nigiri and 6 pcs of classic roll
5 pcs chef's selection sashimi and 6 pcs of classic roll
2 Salmon nigiri & 2 Salmon sashimi with crunchy spicy salmon roll
4 ways Tuna nigiri and crunchy spicy tuna roll
Stir-fried thin rice noodle egg, scallion, bean sprout tamarind sauce, peanut served with spring roll and miso soup
Stir-fried wide rice noodles, bell pepper, basil, tomato chili basil garlic sauce served with spring roll and miso soup
Thais style fried riceegg, onion and scallionlight soy sauce, spring roll and miso soup
Minced chicken, basil chili garlic sauce, bell pepper, onion, jalapeno, fried egg on top served with spring roll and miso soup
Panko fried pork cutlet topped with Japanese curry carrot and potato served with miso soup
Shrimp tempura dashi sauce with egg and scallion on top of rice bowl served with miso soup
Grilled chicken thigh scallion sweet yakitori sauce on top of rice bowl served with miso soup
Slice tender beef sweet dashi sauce onion, scallion, egg and sesame seed served with miso soup
Cabbage / carrot / celery / cellophane noodles / sweet & sour sauce.
Imitation crab / cream cheese / scallion / sweet chili sauce
Minced chicken and shrimp wrapped in wonton skin / sweet soy sauce.
Fried chicken wing topped house spicy sauce and sesame seed.
Grilled chicken skewer served with peanut sauce and pickle veggies.
Braised pork bellyegg, cucumber, scallionwrapped in Roti bread
Steamed soybean stir-fry with spicy garlic miso and jalapeno
Steamed soybeans / lightly salted.
Wheat flour ball shaped filled with diced octopus / bonito flakes / Takoyaki sauce and mayo.
Silken fried tofu / dashi sauce / bonito flakes / cut seaweed.
Chicken / vegetable / ponzu sauce.
Fried Japanese pork sausages / spicy mayo and spicy mustard.
Grilled yellowtail collar / pickle veggies / grated daikon / special ponzu sauce.
Panko fried shrimp and veggies / grated daikon / tempura sauce.
Fried shrimp shumai served with black sweet soy sauce
Tofu / wakame / scallion / soybean paste.
Silken tofu / cabbage / scallion / soy sauce / clear broth.
Shrimp / mushroom / cilantro / spicy & sour lemongrass broth.
Chicken / mushroom / cilantro / coconut milk flavored broth.
Chicken and shrimp wonton / bok choy / scallion / soy base soup
Mixed green / tomato / cucumber / ginger dressing.
Chuka / sesame with a salty seasoned microalgae base.
Avocado / tomato / mixed green / sesame seed / creamy miso dressing.
Grilled chicken / mixed green / tomato / creamy sesame dressing
Grilled salmon / mixed green / creamy sesame dressing.
Fresh salmon / tomato / mixed green / spicy chili lime dressing.
Chopped tuna mixed with spicy sesame sauce served on green salad.
Grilled beef tenderloin is medium rare on the skewer side of yuzu kosho sauce. (2 skewers)
Grilled chicken thigh / scallion / yakitoyi sauce. (2 skewers)
Grilled Shrimp wrapped scallop with butter and lemon juice served with yuzu kosho sauce.
Shitake / shimeji / butter / lemon juice.
Japanese mildly spicy pepper / yakitori sauce / bonito flakes.
Grilled whole squid side with spicy lime sauce.
Classic pork broth / chashu pork / sweet corn / bamboo shoot / wakame / scallion / fish cake / season egg
Classic miso (soy) paste based broth / chashu pork / sweet corn / bamboo shoot / wakame / scallion / fish cake / season egg
Authentic shoyu (soy sauce) based broth / bonito / chashu pork / sweet corn / bamboo shoot / wakame / scallion / fish cake / season egg
Spicy miso broth / minced chicken / sweet corn / bamboo shoot / wakame / scallion fish cake / season egg
Authentic Thai's green curry / chicken / bamboo shoot / basil leave / red bell pepper
Stir-fried thin rice noodle / egg / bean spout / scallion / peanut / tamarind sauce.
Stir-fried wide rice noodle / onion / basil / tomato / chili garlic basil sauce.
Angle hair noodle / shrimp / grilled salmon stir-fried with chili basil sauce
Stir-fried wide rice noodle / egg / broccoli / house special soy sauce.
your choice of meat stir-fried with rice / egg / onion / scallion / Thai style wok and soy sauce
Spicy fried rice / chicken / shrimp / onion / pepper / basil / crispy basil / chili basil sauce.
Thai style fried rice / crab meat / shrimp / egg / onion / scallion.
Thai chili basil sauce / onion / red green pepper / broccoli / basil.
Stir-fried mix veggies and light garlic soy sauce.
Panang paste / coconut milk / red bell pepper / basil / steamed broccoli.
Green curry chili paste / coconut milk /bamboo shoot / red green pepper / basil leaves.
Panko-breaded pork cutlet / cabbage / tonkatsu sauce.
Grilled salmon / steamed broccoli / onion /carrot / teriyaki sauce / sesame seed
Famous Japanese teriyaki sauce / steamed broccoli / pickled veggie.
Flank steak marinated with house special sauce served on hot sizzling plate.
Dry stir-fried lightly battered shrimp / garlic / onion / scallion / black pepper.
Pad Thai Noodle stir-fry with tamarind sauce, scallion, bean sprouts, egg, and crab meat topped with fried softshell crab and peanut
Crispy fried chicken, onion, scallion, red bell pepper, pineapple, cashew nut stir-fry with sweet and spicy chili sauce
Crispy pork belly / chili / garlic / bell pepper / basil sauce topped crispy basil
Grilled chicken and shrimp, carrot, cabbage and scallion stir-fried with yakisoba sauce and noodle
Tuna, salmon, yellowtail, tamago, crab stick and ikura wrapped in cucumber with mayo sauce
Crispy lotus root topped with salmon honey truffle sauce, chopped sweet onion and jalapeno
Salmon SashimiHoney Mayo truffle sauceponzu jelly, edible flower
Grilled whole squid served with chili lime sauce
Japanese Striped Jack
Fatty Tuna 3 toppingO-Toto fresh wasabi,uni tobiko, seared black pepper scallion
Banana and sweet sticky rice wrapped fried served with honey sauce and sesame
Chef's finest selection of sashimi over sushi rice.
Broiled freshwater eel topped sauce over sushi rice.
Grilled chicken thigh and yakitori sauce.
Fried shrimp and veggies tempura / tempura sauce / grated daikon.
Japanese curry / carrot / potato / choice of topping served over rice
Panko-bread pork cutlet / onion / scallion / egg / mildly sweet soy dashi.
Thinly sliced fatty beef and onion in lightly sweet mirin soy sauce topped with egg
Blue fin Tuna.
Fatty Tuna's belly.
Sea Urchin from Hokkaido, Japan
Seared Japanese wagyu beef.
Albacore.
Salmon.
Horse mackerel.
Tellowtail.
Yellowtail belly
Amber jack.
Escolar "White Tuna"
Japanese snapper.
Halibut.
Mackerel.
Brozini.
Broiled fresh water eel.
Cooked shrimp.
Raw sweet shrimp.
Scallop.
Squid.
Octopus.
Salmon roe.
Flying fish roe.
Home make Japanese omelet.
Sweet tofu pocket.
Spanish Mackerel
Chopped fatty tuna
Crab meat salad
Avocado / seaweed outside.
Cucumber / seaweed outside.
Japanese plum / shiso leave / seaweed outside.
Yellowtail / scallion / seaweed outside.
Fresh salmon / seaweed outside.
Tuna / seaweed outside.
Baked salmon skin / cucumber / oshinko / ponzu sauce / seaweed outside.
Chopped fatty tuna / scallion / sushi sauce / seaweed outside.
Tamago / crab stick / cucumber / kampyo / shitake / masago
Avocado / Cucumber.
Salmon / avocado.
Tuna / avocado.
Salmon / avocado / spicy mayo.
Spicy tuna / Cucumber.
Spicy yellowtail / jalapeno / black pepper sauce.
Salmon / cream cheese / and cucumber.
Fresh water eel and cucumber
Imitation crab / avocado / cucumber.
Choice of tuna**, salmon**, yellowtail** or shrimp / tempura flake / spicy mayo.
Scallop / tempura flake / masago / spicy mayo sauce.
Shrimp tempura / avocado / cucumber / iceberg / masago / spicy mayo.
Soft-shell crab / iceberg / avocado / cucumber / tobiko / spicy mayo / eel sauce.
Spicy crunchy salmon topped with salmon / avocado / tobiko / spicy mayo.
Spicy crunchy yellowtail topped with yellowtail / avocado / tobiko / jalapeno / black pepper sauce.
Imitation crab / avocado / cucumber topped with imitation crab / masago / spicy mayo / eel sauce.
Shrimp tempura / avocado topped with shrimp / masago / tempura flake / sweet chili sauce.
Spicy albacore / cucumber topped with yellowtail / jalapeno / lemon slice / ponzu sauce.
Imitation crab / avocado topped with baked salmon / masago / scallion / eel sauce / spicy mayo.
Imitation crab / avocado / cucumber topped with tuna / salmon / yellowtail / white fish / avocado.
Imitation crab / avocado / cucumber topped with broiled freshwater eel / avocado / eel sauce.
Shrimp tempura / avocado / cucumber topped with spicy tuna / tobiko / eel sauce / spicy mayo.
Shrimp tempura / imitation crab / cream cheese / avocado / cucumber topped crunchy / eel sauce.
Soft-shell crab / avocado / lettuce topped with spicy tuna / tobiko / eel sauce / spicy mayo.
Fatty tuna / scallion / oshinko topped with o-toro / orange vinaigrette sauce and kizami wasabi
Crab meat / avocado / cream cheese / crunchy / spicy mayo / eel sauce and creamy honey sauce
Inari / cucumber / avocado / oshiko / kampyo / shitake topped with avocado / sesame / miso dressing / Soy paper
2 salmon belly / 2 salmon nigiri / 6 pcs crunchy salmon roll / miso soup
7 pieces of nigiri assortment / 6 pieces of classic roll served with misosoup.
12 pieces of nigiri assortment / 6 pieces of classic roll served with miso soup.
12 pieces chef's finest selection of sashimi served with miso soup
21 pieces of premium chef's selection sashimi served with miso soup
11 pieces nigiri / 21 pieces sashimi / 6 pieces of classic roll served with miso soup.
Akeno long sleeve T-shirt
Salmon Lover
Crunchy spicy scallop roll
Virgin Akeno
Beef Tenderloin
Salmon Lover
Kani Kani (Double California)**
Barutan (Double Shrimp)
Minami (Double Tuna) roll
Red Dragon Roll**
Ka Prow Beef
Salmon sushi
Momo Mojito
Junmai ginjo Kaoritsuru Shoin
Chirashi, $24.95 ($31.44, after taxes and pre-tax 20% tip) Fish was super fresh. Just not sure if it's worth the price.
Mango sticky rice
Dragon Special Roll
a sign on a table
cupcakes, food
Counter seating
Pad Thai Shrimp
ramen and noodles, ramen, noodle soup, noodle dish, food, noodles
Anne K.
Feb 27, 2025
I just love this small restaurant that is decorated so nicely and has the friendliest staff! Of course the food is excellent as well. Their menu is huge and I took pictures. My granddaughter loves their California Rolls. I have tried several Thai dishes and always try to order something new...never had a bad meal there! Try them, you won't be disappointed!
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Diana B.
Nov 17, 2024
Food was good when it came out. Service was lacking. They either forgot about our table or didn't care to make things right. Our order wasn't taken right and it was clear a ticket was lost for some of our food as it took way longer than the table next to us that clearly getting service and attention. Really pretty location but won't be coming back.
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Dave D.
Oct 3, 2024
Party of three on a Monday night. My wife, 11-year-old daughter, and me. Place is empty, as was acknowledged by our server when the first rolls for our daughter came out within minutes. The food is OK. Back to the review. My wife is gluten intolerant and this is easily the most unaccommodating sushi place we've ever been to. Everywhere else we simply ask how a particular roll can be made gluten free and it gets done. Not tonight. Couldn't substitute sauces. Too many things made ahead of time that can't be substituted even on a slow night. I watched someone come in for a pickup, two groups get seated, get their food, and leave before we got our complete meal. The last of which was a 12-piece sashimi--possibly the easiest thing to prepare on the menu. Ended up taking the rest to go. We will not be back. There are a million other sushi choices that accommodate dietary restrictions without hesitation. We'll be going to those places.
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Rebecca F.
Oct 2, 2024
I've been to Akeno three times now for happy hour and once for dinner.It is a small Sushi & Thai restaurant that has a bar & both indoor & outdoor dining area and it is located in the Pinecrest Plaza. They have a nice happy hour with both drink and food specials so you can't go wrong, and when the weather is nice, it's fun to sit out on the patio and chillax.The service is usually friendly and attentive, but sometimes during HH you are made to feel like your time is up & you should move on, but hey, don't have specials if you don't want the business, lol. The sushi is decent and the presentations are really eye-catching. I have to say the specialty craft cocktails are creative, amazing and delicious. I have not tried any of the Thai dishes so I cannot comment on them but the menu looks great.The decor is cute & the ambiance is nice & relaxed & Akeno is a great little local spot.
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Rachel C.
Feb 22, 2025
We keep going back to Akeno and trying new items from their expansive menu. The green curry ramen is a unique and delicious option, and the specialty sushi rolls (and their presentation) are not to be beat! The service is always excellent, and we are big fans of the friendly and courteous waitstaff. Last but not least, the vibe in the restaurant is fun and trendy. We invited a large group of friends for NYE when our usual sushi spot was closed...and everyone agreed they preferred Akeno!
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Kai M.
Apr 6, 2024
This place is simply the cutest find with absolutely delicious food! Service: we secured our reservations through Yelp and it appears that there was an issue because they couldn't find my name so that held us up a bit. Nonetheless, some of the staff were friendly while others made us feel rushed to finish up our meals in hopes of securing the table...speaks to the fact that this place is very small and large groups would not be comfortable. Thanks to our waiter Wee, who shared his duties with some of the other staff as he was working a lot of areas. Ambiance: I absolutely LOVE the decor, it brings Asian culture to the forefront with a very stylish approach. The bathroom was beautifully decorated and I must note that they had a changing table in the bathroom! I support establishments that allow moms to care for their kids without issues!With mention of change table, I would say that this place isn't small child friendly nor couples friendly as the noise level was way too high and given the size of the place, you cannot be comfortable to lead an intimate conversation nor have a small child be free. It's probably better for anyone not really desiring to speak much and instead enjoy great food. Drinks: My boyfriend and I ordered sake as I have never thought to try it and wanted to give it a go. We opted for the Yuzu Sake: Yuzu Omoi Citrus Dream ($11) 3oz (menu description) which was a nice serving size complimented by an adorable rose shaped ice cube. Appetizers: Crab Rangoon and GyozaCrab Rangoon- STOLE the show of ALL of the things that we ordered. This was a small yet powerful dish which literally burst with flavor upon each bite. I would highly recommend these are they were absolutely delicious. Gyoza: this was my least favorite dish because I can tell that water entered some of the dumplings and they had a very soggy/watery taste. The meat inside lacked any type of seasoning and it wasn't enjoyable at all. Main entree: Kaprow Beef and Red Dragon Roll Both of these dishes were STELLAR! And like the crab Rangoon, they won for flavor! The Kaprow beef was tender, well seasoned and drenched in the most delicious Thai basil chili sauce paired with onions, broccoli, and red peppers (side of white rice). This is shareable, trust me, no one person can eat this in one sitting. I was stuffed after a few bites so my boyfriend and I enjoyed sharing this moment and taste experience together. Red Dragon Roll! Ooooooo baby, this is some delicious sushi. The dish breakdown: Shrimp tempura / avocado / cucumber topped with spicy tuna / tobiko / eel sauce / spicy mayo. (Menu description) The presentation: very creative! Like the Kaprow, this is a shareable dish and one not to be missed at all. It was scrumptious! Price for two: $71.95-Not bad for a wholesome dining experience. Would I return? Of course! For that cuisine experience, I will visit again. I wish however, that the music was lowered to balance of the space and prevent guests from yelling lol Aside from this, the decor and food was worth all of my time!
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Yolanda C.
Jan 4, 2025
Akeno provides fresh sushi and Thai options, consistently delivering great taste and preparation. Although it's not at the top of my list for Thai restaurants, its unique features and excellent service make it a great choice. The drinks are always strong too! The restaurant's limited space is compensated by a second location in DC's Capitol Hill, and reservations are accepted at both locations. The service is fast and efficient, with a team of waiters and waitresses working together to minimize wait times. Akeno's standout features include its photo opportunities - both a backdrop at the front of the restaurant, cool themed bathrooms, and sushi presented on a wooden stair-like platter. I highly recommend their Red dragon roll, drunken noodles, ramen, and desserts, such as the Mango Cheesecake and Strawberry Mochi. Additionally, they offer a pretty dope happy hour! Check them out.
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Dana M.
Nov 14, 2024
This place is so good that I take everyone I know here. I've only ever had extremely delicious food here and I've been here A LOT. The waiters are kind and attentive and the decor is so cute. My favorites are the pad see ew with chicken, the spicy yellowtail roll, and the chicken wings!
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Sondra E.
Dec 20, 2024
Had a take out order. I ordered the Dragon Roll and miso Soup and crunchy Spicy Roll with Salmon it was amazing again. I am sure it was packed in there always a great time with the amazing staff! Thanks again Akeno Sushi it was great. I will be back again!
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Monica W.
May 31, 2024
I always do take-away and besides one time they have always gotten my order correct. I've ordered A LOT from this establishment. My go to? Shrimp and veggie tempura sans the veggie and extra shrimp. Could I make it at home? YES! But the convenience of take-away is way too appealing. I generally go after work. Ordering and pickup is a breeze. The staff are nice and accommodating.
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